Point of Care Specialist

Cleveland Clinic•Weston, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Point of Care Specialist implements the standardized Point of Care program throughout the Cleveland Clinic Health System under the direction of the Point of Care Medical Director and the Point of Care Manager. In this role, you will coordinate and ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies (e.g. CAP, ODH, TJC, OSHA, etc.) for the non-waived Point of Care Testing programs in assigned areas on main campus, at the Family Health Centers and/or the community hospitals. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or Clinical Laboratory Science
Must be licensed in the State of Florida at the supervisor’s level
One or more specialties: Hematology, Chemistry, or all licenses
Three years of clinical laboratory training or experience, or both, in non-waived testing

Nice To Haves

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
Additional experience in quality assurance or quality auditing
Clinical training experience
Medical technologist experience

Responsibilities

Manage the Point of Care testing programs in assigned area.
Facilitate and manage the initiation of innovative programs.
Identify existing Point of Care Testing programs system wide and implement consolidation and standardization strategy goals as directed by the Point of Care Medical Director and the Point of Care Manager.
Collect quality metrics, review findings, and identify gaps and risks.
Implement process improvements to mitigate risk.
Monitor quality control records and review trends.
Conduct audits and mock inspections to ensure compliance and accreditation readiness.
Prepare for and participates in accreditation inspections/surveys.
Develops action plan/response to deficiencies.
Manage accreditation and compliance activities i.e., qualification documentation of testing personnel, training records, competency assessment, proficiency testing surveys, CAP test activity list, Lab Director sites visit, instrument verification/correlation/calibration verification, test procedure development/revision/review, etc.
Act as a Point of Care compliance educator and consultant to clinical operational staff.